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Announcement
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Plan New Casinos
Officials with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in southeastern Idaho say they plan to build two new casinos on the Fort Hall Reservation.
Richard Kutch, a member of the Fort Hall Business Council, says the tribes want to capitalize on an increase in tourism in southeast Idaho.
Groundbreaking for the Blackfoot Satellite C-Store Casino near exit 89 of Interstate 15 is planned for May 15th with completion expected in September.
The second casino is described as a resort casino and will be built near exit 80 on the Fort Hall Reservation.
Kutch says the project will cost $80 to $90 million and that the Business Council plans to meet with potential investors Friday to raise money.
The first phase of construction is expected to start in 2009 with a 200-room hotel, up to four restaurants, a retail store, convention center and casino.
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